The Arm Chair by Unknown
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"The Arm Chair" by Unknown is a poetic work likely written in the early 19th century. This collection of verses reflects on the lives and contributions of notable individuals associated with the Quaker faith, as seen through the lens of a symbolic armchair, which serves as a metaphorical witness to their actions and legacies. The book captures the essence of a community steeped in spiritual and moral teachings, highlighting the values and
struggles of its members. In this reflective poem, the author invokes the spirit of various Quaker ministers and community members, detailing their lives, struggles, and contributions to faith and society. Each section pays tribute to individuals who embodied virtues such as compassion, humility, and dedication to social justice, including mentions of their roles as preachers, reformers, and supporters of the oppressed. The narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with broader reflections on faith, legacy, and the importance of keeping the ideals of past generations alive in the face of modern challenges. Overall, the piece serves both as a homage to the Quaker tradition and a call to uphold its principles in contemporary contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Title | The Arm Chair |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Society of Friends -- Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33073 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33073-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 355 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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